Traditional Farmer (or Farmer) – 5 Acres or More

A Traditional farmer is defined as having five acres, or more, of land that grows food for human consumption.

They must also adhere to:

• Growing 35% of all they sell
• Must grow at least seven (7) authorized locally grown fruits, vegetables and/or herbs throughout the season for the WIC FMNP/SFMNP; except for fruit only farms
• Must offer for sale, at all times, at least three (3) self-grown items

Wholesale distributors cannot be authorized to participate in the WIC and Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program.

For those who meet the criteria as a Farmer, click link below and select “Section A” to complete application:  https://www.nj.gov/agriculture/divisions/md/pdf/WIC-1.pdf.

Return completed application to NJ Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program  by email to  njsfmnp@doh.nj.gov

Grower – Less Than 5 Acres

A Grower is defined as an individual or entity (non-profit, for profit, greenhouse, community farm, urban farm, etc.) with less than 5 acres.

They must also adhere to:

• 75% of produce sold, must be self-grown
• Having at least three (3) self-grown items for sale at all times
• A grower can apply individually or through a Farmers’ Market

For those who meet the criteria as a Grower, click link below and select “Section B” to complete application:  https://www.nj.gov/agriculture/divisions/md/pdf/WIC-1.pdf.

Return completed application to NJ Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program  by email to  njsfmnp@doh.nj.gov